Bandipora, July 15 (KNS): An elderly man was mauled to death by a bear in Kuthpathri area of Pethkoot in Bandipora district late last night.
An official told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the man identified as Mohammad Shafi Palal (60) of Hapatnar village of Bandipora was attacked by the bear and he died on the spot.
He said that his body was recovered today morning and was brought to district hospital Bandipora for medico-legal formalities. (KNS)